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Our TV picks for Monday, May 13: 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show; Seeking Sister Wife
148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show FS1 4:30 p.m. America’s most prestigious dog show is back for more as numerous breeds join the fray to strut their stuff and get some final primping before the judges take a final look at the competitors before crowning the Best of Show winner. Please no wagering. Seeking Sister Wife TLC 9 p.m. “The more the merrier” is a common theme when various polygamous relationships look to add a charming new member to the family. And with each new “interview,” the couples, throuples and multiples get closer to happiness — and covering the rent.
Paddling the Pudding: Rainy season ritual offers plenty to enjoy
Paddling the Pudding River is an annual rainy season ritual, hypnotically winding back and forth within its muddy and eroding banks. While the roads surrounding Canby, Barlow, and Aurora bustle with traffic, a float down the Pudding is a serene natural escape, watching kingfishers and barn swallows dart amongst the shrub brush and an occasional cutthroat fish thrashing in the shallows. By summer, the Pudding has drained itself too low...
Our TV picks for Sunday, May 12: The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster; 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing
The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster KPTV 11 a.m. When it comes to agility, it seems four legs are better than two as the world’s top dogs visit Westminster Kennel Club to compete for the agility championship. The top 50 dogs go head-to-head for best of class honors through tunnels, jumps and more. 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing FOOD 8 p.m. It’s the last shift of this 24-hour competition and hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi bring back a challenge where the competitors must cook the best dishes of their lives for a shot at $50,000 and a trip to Hawaii. But exhaustion is kicking in.
Lois Cameron Smith
December 4, 1931 – May 1, 2024 - Lois Cameron Smith, was born (Lois Florence Cameron) December 4, 1931, in San Francisco, California, to Donald and Elsie (Ilse) Cameron. Lois died on May 1, 2024 at the age of 92 after succumbing to respiratory and cardiac issues at Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin, Oregon. She passed away peacefully with her two surviving sons, Guy and Gus Wettstein, by her side. Lois spent her childhood in the Sunset District of San Francisco where she and her...
'There’s literally no other choice'
The Gervais School District recently received a CTE revitalization grant toward bolstering a culinary arts program. The grant would pay for a remodel of Gervais High School’s culinary arts room, which has remained largely untouched since the building opened in the mid-1960s. The program would also fund a teacher and would teach students how to craft food items as well as how to run a business. Unfortunately, this program might...
We've got a rare chance to see the Northern Lights tonight. Here's where to go.
A geomagnetic storm means that the stargazers in Oregon will have a rare chance to catch the North Lights late Friday night and early Saturday. According to the National Weather Prediction Center, the aurora may become visible over a large portion of the country, as far south as northern California. There's no guarantee Oregonians will see the aurora, but it may become visible between 10 p.m., Friday, April 10 and...
After two searches, Oregon Gov. Kotek appoints insider to lead state water department
After two searches within the last year, including a national sweep for top water managers, Gov. Tina Kotek has settled on an insider to oversee management of Oregon’s water, one of its most valuable resources. Kotek said in a news release Wednesday, May 8, she has appointed Ivan Gall, a longtime manager in the Water Resources Department, as the agency’s director. The department, charged with allocating and distributing water in Oregon, plays a crucial role in the state, especially now after years of drought, declining...
Woodburn slates open house on community center bond
The city of Woodburn is holding a Community Center bond open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the city council chambers, 270 Montgomery St. The city plans to place a bond on the November, 2024 ballot for the construction of a community center at the site of the current Woodburn Aquatic Center and Settlemier Park. This event will afford an opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions and tour the Aquatic Center. Spanish interpreters will be available. If your require an interpreter of a different language contact Community Services Director Jesse Cuomo at jesse.cuomo@ci.woodburn.or.us or 503-982-5266.
OSU uses 3D scans to map historical structures at Silver Falls State Park
Oregon State University researchers are helping preserve the legacy of Silver Falls State Park by using three-dimensional scanning to produce digital replicas of the park’s historical structures. The work is especially timely given the increasing frequency of wildfires in Oregon and throughout the west, with fires destroying similar historical structures at Jawbone Flats in the Opal Creek Wilderness and at Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon in 2020. “Having a digital...
Movie Review: Tom Hanks holds much of ‘Cast Away’ on his own
Rare is the performer who can hold a movie on his or her own for more than half of the film’s running time. Well, OK ... in Tom Hanks’ case, on his own with some help from a volleyball. Being shown by Freeform on Tuesday, May 14, the somewhat underrated 2000 drama “Cast Away” showcases one of the greatest challenges the two-time Oscar winner has had in his career. Playing...
Our TV picks for Saturday, May 11: Full Court Press; United Football League; A Whitewater Romance
Full Court Press KATU 10 a.m. It was a women’s college basketball season for the ages. From Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking run to South Carolina’s unbeaten season, the popularity is off the charts. This four-part series follows Clark, Kamilla Cardoso and Kiki Rice. United Football League ...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel May 10 - May 17, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 12 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200, Qualifying. (Live)2 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200, Qualifying. (Live)4:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200. (Live) Saturday ...
Guess ‘Who’s’ coming to Disney: Disney+ welcomes the ‘Doctor’ after 60 years
Whovians got a taste of what was to come this past holiday season when “Doctor Who” premiered “The Church on Ruby Road” as a part of a selection of Christmas specials on Dec. 25, but this spring is finally time for the real deal. Now that fans of the show — and no doubt some new viewers, as well — have been introduced to the Fifteenth Doctor, played by quickly rising star Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), the TARDIS is officially preparing to take off on a new adventure through time — and from the looks of it, this may be...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, May 10 - May 17, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Queen Rock Montreal” (May 15) Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, “Queen Rock Montreal” presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were arranged specifically to be filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. ...
Latest OSAAtoday baseball coaches polls
OSAAtoday presents its most recent statewide baseball coaches polls for all classifications. Please note: these polls are for generating interest and discussion only and have no impact on the OSAA’s RPI and Colley ratings that form the basis of the OSAA’s rankings for playoff purposes. First-place votes in parentheses.Pre-season ranking in brackets.Record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of Saturday, May 4. ...
St. Paul softball awarded Les Schwab Tires team of the month
The Buckaroos just got a little bit richer. St. Paul softball, who is 14-5 overall and 9-5 in league play, has been chosen as the Les Schwab Tires Team of the Month for April. Teams are nominated by the public and awards are based on performance, dedication in the classroom, and service to the community. The team will be receiving a trophy presented by the manager of the Les Schwab...
Woodburn golf secures four qualifiers for state championships
It’s a cold and dreary Friday afternoon in Woodburn as Dylon Renteria takes swings at the OGA Golf Course. The junior has an umbrella propped open on the grass, protecting his gear and belongings. His hair is soaked from the day’s downpour. He’s not necessarily dressed for the weather but remains unbothered. Swing. Swing. Swing. ...
Numbers, development appear to favor Woodburn
Portland State University Population Research Center cited Woodburn as the fastest growing city in Oregon among those with a population of more than 10,000. Woodburn Mayor Frank Lonergan shared that information recently when he delivered his state of the city address as part of the Woodburn Area Chamber greeters earlier this month. The PSU current population estimates places Woodburn at 28,485, topping nearby burgs such as Wilsonville, Tualatin, West Linn, Happy Valley. ...
Numbers, development appear to favor Woodburn
Portland State University Population Research Center cited Woodburn as the fastest growing city in Oregon among those with a population of more than 10,000. Woodburn Mayor Frank Lonergan shared that information recently when he delivered his state of the city address as part of the Woodburn Area Chamber greeters earlier this month. The PSU current population estimates places Woodburn at 28,485, topping nearby burgs such as Wilsonville, Tualatin, West Linn, Happy Valley. ...
Newberg's Memorial Day boat races: A return to speed, pageantry
The spectacle of sleek boats flying across the waters of the Willamette River will return to Newberg with the advent of this year’s of the Memorial Day Boat Races. Set for May 25-26 at Rogers Landing, the annual rite returns a long history of racing as this year's event marks the 76th year the races have been held in Newberg (races have only been suspended once during that time — in 2020 during the pandemic). ...
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